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5-Ingredient Beef Chili

Ready In

35 min

Prep

5 min

Cook

30 min

Servings

6 - 8

Cozy up with this unbelievably easy 5-Ingredient Beef Chili! Ready in just 35 minutes, this hearty chili uses simple pantry staples like ground chuck, kidney beans, and Mexican-style diced tomatoes for a deep, rich flavor that tastes like it simmered all day. It's the perfect fast fix for a comforting weeknight meal. Just brown the meat, stir in the rest, and let it thicken into chili perfection! Don't forget the cheese and sour cream!

A bright red bowl of beef chili topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and sliced pickled jalapeños sits on a wooden board next to a spoon. A jar of pickled jalapeños and a small dish of chili powder are in the background.
  • Beef
  • Dinner
  • Dairy-Free
  • Gluten-Free
  • Nut-Free
  • Peanut-Free

Ingredients

  1. 2 pounds ground chuck
  2. 2 tablespoons chili powder
  3. 2 cans (15 ounces each) dark red kidney beans
  4. 2 cans (10 ounces each) Mexican-style diced tomatoes
  5. 2 cups beef stock
  6. 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  7. Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (Optional Toppings)
  8. Shredded Cheddar cheese and/or pickled jalapeño slices (Optional Toppings))

Instructions

  • In large saucepot, cook ground chuck and chili powder over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until browned, breaking up ground chuck with side of spoon.
  • Stir in beans, tomatoes with their juice and stock; heat to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 20 minutes or until thickened. Stir in salt. Makes about 8 cups.
  • Serve chili topped with toppings, if desired.